Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the bi-annual Spring 2019 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. As set forth in a Federal Register notice and using the Department of Homeland Security as an example, the Unified Agenda is explained as follows: This regulatory agenda is a semiannual summary of projected … Continue Reading
On Nov. 30, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security issued the notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its H-1B cap-subject lottery process. On Jan. 31, 2019, USCIS will publish the final rule after a 30-day comment period. The final rule encompasses a pre-registration process and a modified selection process. The registration process will be suspended for FY … Continue Reading
Starting on Monday, Jan. 28, USCIS will resume premium processing for all fiscal year (FY) 2019 H-1B cap petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption (the Master Cap). This applies to any H-1B cap petition filed in or before April 2018. Any petitioner who has received requests for evidence (RFEs) regarding their pending … Continue Reading
Greenberg Traurig’s Business Immigration and Compliance team wants to thank our clients, colleagues, and fellow industry members for a successful 2018. We look forward to the new year ahead. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! … Continue Reading
The Labor Condition Application (LCA) Form, ETA 9035, is a required form for non-immigrant visa categories including the H-1B, H-1B1 (Chile/Singapore) and E-3 (Australia). Pursuant to The Department of Labor’s plans to better protect American workers, confront fraud, and increase transparency, a new version of the LCA form took effect on Nov. 19, 2018. This form includes … Continue Reading
As an update (to this recent posting), we clarify that USCIS recently indicated in the Fall Unified Agenda the posting of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in November 2018 (see RIN 1615-AC15) on this regulation. Please check back as this and other H-1B regulatory actions are anticipated in the near future. U.S. Department of Homeland … Continue Reading
Greenberg Traurig’s Business Immigration and Compliance team thanks our clients, colleagues and fellow industry members for a successful 2017 and look forward to the new year ahead. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.… Continue Reading
On December 14, 2015, USCIS released an updated Visa Bulletin chart listing the dates to file adjustment of status applications starting in January, 2016. Applicants can use the charts issued by USCIS as a guide to determine whether visas in particular categories are available for them and whether they are eligible to file I-485 adjustment … Continue Reading
Law360 conducted a survey to identify the 10 law firms that made the largest charitable donations in 2014. Greenberg Traurig ranked No. 1 with over 7 million dollars in charitable donations. Greenberg Traurig attorneys from across the firm regularly help the neediest on matters as wide-reaching as human rights and economic development, and as personal … Continue Reading
Greenberg Traurig attorney, Matthew Galati, recently presented at the AILA Philadelphia Chapter’s 2015 CLE Conference. Galati provided an overview of pending legislation, discussing AILA’s platform, and outlining the benefits to employers students and investors of the recently introduced American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 and the Immigration Innovation Act of 2015. Galati also addressed … Continue Reading
U.S. exports to Africa have increased substantially over the last several years. A U.S. Department of Commerce report showing the top U.S. trade partners shows a 27.1% increase in exports to Nigeria in the last year alone. In contrast, other regions of the world show a negative growth in exports from the U.S., including the … Continue Reading
